Somehow, back in October, I missed notices of the passing of Robert Gordon. Back in my younger days, I was a big fan of Mr. Gordon, especially his work with Link Wray, who has been gone since 2005. I think I wore out a copy… Read More
All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
What’s in a name?
Early on when I started playing clawhammer banjo, I learned a fab “D” tune called Spotted Pony. It was a catchy tune with a fun ascending passage that defines the tune. In fact, my buddy Ted and I regularly play it today. When I went… Read More
Santa Claus?
If this isn’t nice….
Birds out Back
It’s a gray afternoon but the birds out back are very active.
Abner Jay
Abner Jay, one-man-band.
Snow
Waking up early covered in snow, the Head Gardener questioned his decision to allow himself to be buried up to his neck in the back yard.
The Cape
I got mine.
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Here’s Spoon Lady and the Tater Boys performing Harry Haywire McClintock’s brilliant song about Hobo Heaven. There’s only one way to get there, and well, you know it’s a one-way trip. Just hop aboard the old Wabash Cannonball. There’s only one stop. You can’t miss… Read More
King of the Road
Buffalo Gals – Melissa Carper and Rebecca Patek, performing King of the Road